Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how multinational corporations (MNCs) orchestrate internal and external resources help their multi-tier supply chains learn sustainability-related knowledge. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory multiple case study approach was adopted three MNCs’ sustainable initiatives in China were examined. data primarily collected through 43 semi-structured interviews with managers focal companies suppliers. Findings authors found that order...

Abstract Many nations have committed to achieving carbon neutrality combat climate change, but little is known about its drivers at the micro level and implications for firm performance supply chain management. To address knowledge gap, this research conducts case studies of seven early movers in initiative by exploring key drivers, influential stakeholders effects institutional pressures. We find four major drivers: ‘customer enforcement’, ‘sustainable business value’, ‘environmental...

This paper provides a circular supply chain perspective of packaging recovery ecosystems being implemented by Tetra Pak, prime global player in the food industry, two major emerging economies: China and Brazil. The archetype considered research allowed consistent comparative analysis Pak's chains both countries. Through case study approach, theoretical propositions learning points that are valuable for academics practitioners interested Chinese Brazilian markets as well supporting industry....

Abstract The purpose of this study is to explore the application blockchain technology (BCT) in recycling. This research applies a multiple case approach with six pioneer organisations, based on secondary data. We found that BCT an effective promote recycling performance: it can provide tokenisation, waste flow tracking and chain integration. benefits include ‘Eco‐friendly’, ‘Stimulate participation’, ‘Social inclusion’, ‘Transparent chains’ ‘Extended producer responsibility accountability’....

The threat to the environment and humanity caused by marine plastic debris has aroused global attention. This research aims explore feasibility of applying blockchain technology (BCT) in management. A case study on three pioneer recycling organizations is conducted based secondary data. found that BCT can be applied solve some existing challenges digital token system identity recognition mechanism increase public awareness for governance. derived wallets distributed ledgers effectively...

Supply chain networks affect the ability of firms to obtain resources, and meet requirements sustainable development, further seek green innovation from supply networks. Based on this context, we construct a network system, explore influence power cohesion corporate output, discuss potential moderating effect environmental information disclosure. We use an empirical sample comprising 1048 A-share listed in China 2012 2019 for focal firms. also develop firms' disclosure index via revealed...

Marine plastic waste, global warming, and ozone holes have become environmental problems that need to be resolved urgently. With the promulgation of bans in many countries, waste trade will undergo tremendous change. In order explore future evolutionary trend network, this paper focuses on analysis import export from major trading countries around world. Based bilateral volume 1990 2019, a network is constructed, structure characteristics are studied. The results show has shifted its center...

Excess greenhouse gas emissions from human and industrial activities are believed to be the key cause of catastrophic climate change. According United Nations, carbon neutrality by 2050 is world's most urgent mission. Many countries recently made commitments this mission; however, at a supply chain level, little known about barriers neutrality, circumventing strategies, their performance implications. This pioneering study addresses knowledge gap case studies six first movers. We find four...

The food supply chain (FSC) is considered to be a critical infrastructure by all governments, and multiple strategies have been proposed make FSCs more resilient towards disruptions. However, major disasters such as COVID-19 exposed the vulnerabilities in FSC that were previously invisible (or easily solved) during normal operation but become challenge disaster situation. Researchers quickly responded challenge, shown significant increase number of articles on management events since...

In the post COVID-19 era, changed freight patterns and trade routes, intensified anti-globalization situation, deteriorating geopolitical conflicts exert great pressure on maritime supply chain. The purpose of this paper is to explore how extend chain resilience from concept practice in Based development vision, constructs framework through literature review, which identified according strategic management procedure promote building deploy enterprise operational resources. structure...

Abstract Rolling bearings, an essential fundamental component in machinery and equipment, have been widely used. Predicting the remaining useful life (RUL) of rolling bearings helps maintain reliability mechanical systems. Accurate prediction RUL requires extracting deep features complex non‐linear vibration signals, results often vary widely. This paper proposes a method based on convolutional neural network (CNN), bi‐directional long‐short term memory (BiLSTM), bootstrap...

Despite the worldwide recognition of Circular Economy (CE) philosophy, its comprehensive adoption in manufacturing is not well understood literature and practice. This study theorizes circular (CM) by extending cleaner production concept according to design thinking CE. Drawing on practice-based view, it develops a conceptual model antecedents performance outcomes CM moderating role Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies CM-to-environmental financial relationships. The research adopts...